Registered Nurse, Triage

Overview: The RN Triage position is responsible for conducting triage assessments for patients by seeking advice and medical services and assists in determining predictable healthcare needs of patients in a community healthcare center setting. • * The ideal candidate will reside in the greater Austin Tx area, as they will need to come onsite for meetings, trainings, etc. ** • * this is a part time role - M,T,TH,FRI 12:00-6:00 pm ** Responsibilities: Provides telephone and walk-in triage to patients seeking advice and medical services and advises and instructs patients on proper health care after assessing the urgency of symptoms or complaints as per protocols.  Provides direct nursing care to patients and distributes medications and treatments according to accepted standards of care.  Completes order corrections on diagnostics and referrals within scope  Teaches and counsels patients and families concerning health assessment and care including prevention of disease, disability, hygiene and health maintenance.  Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources that facilitate the continuity of care.  Accurately and completely reports and documents status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, contacts with patient and/or other healthcare providers.  Accurately and completely performs patient follow-up activities including abnormal lab and diagnostics, referrals and call backs.  Participates in the orientation of new employees.  Participate in quality assurance activities and attends mandatory meetings.  Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of all activities associated with the delivery of quality nursing practices and duties assigned to this role.  Maintain knowledge of current regulatory requirements for The Joint Commission and other state and federal programs.  High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.  High level of skill in managing multiple nursing activities at once.  Skill in medical record review and data abstraction.  Skill in use of computer software in order to enter data, review for accuracy, and create reports.  Strong attention to detail and accuracy.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Demonstrated knowledge of medical record review process and reporting.  Extensive knowledge in quality improvement/assurance processes, procedures and guidelines.  Extensive knowledge of current evidence‐based clinical treatment guidelines. Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. PREFERRED EDUCATION: BSN MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years’ in nursing PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: 1. Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the State of Texas. 2. Current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment. Apply tot his job